North Gate, Academy.

Yuan Wanqing walked in from the outside with a secret guard document in his hand.

At this moment, it was getting late, and Ming Chongyan didn't know when he would come in, holding a copy of "Lao Tzu" in his hand, and he was studying it carefully.

Seeing the entrance, Ming Chongyan raised his head: "What has Brother Wan Qing been busy with lately?" ”

"Nothing." Yuan Wanqing casually put down the secret file and said, "The queen of heaven has just been summoned, you want to know what the king of Nanchang has been doing recently?" ”

"Oh?" Ming Chongyan suddenly became solemn.

In the turmoil of the New Year, although on the stage were Liu Xianli, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Li Jingxuan, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, Xue Rengui, the governor of the prefecture, Hao Chujun, the secretary of the Zhongshu, Liu Renliang and the prince Li Xian, etc., but the most active under the stage was the king of Nanchang.

Of course, the most unlucky, in addition to Li Jingye and Gao Baobao, is Ming Chongyan.

He lost his position as a secret guard, and now all of these are in the hands of Yuan Wanqing.

"He kept going in and out of the six departments, nine temples and five prisons, and wanted to scrape off a layer of oil and water from the imperial court to his Changzhou." Yuan Wanqing was a little funny.

Ming Chongyan lowered his head slightly and asked, "What is the result?" ”

"There are concessions from all ministries." Yuan Wanqing glanced up at Ming Chongyan, and said with a solemn expression: "It seems that the king of Nanchang is preparing to stay in Changzhou for a few more years. ”

If you stay in the local border states for a few more years, you will naturally not return to Chang'an often.

If you don't return to Chang'an often, you will naturally not get involved in the power struggle between the Beimen scholar and the prince.

In other words, the king of Nanchang will no longer be an obstacle to them.

Yuan Wanqing's words were clearly telling Ming Chongyan not to think about anything against the king of Nanchang, and there was no more practical conflict between the two sides.

Ming Chongyan finally breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "That's fine." ”

Then, Ming Chongyan followed up and asked, "When will the king of Nanchang leave?" ”

"The twenty-third day of the first month." Yuan Wanqing looked at Ming Chongyan seriously.

"Why, didn't he stay to attend the full moon banquet of the emperor's eldest grandson?" Ming Chongyan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then said in a low voice: "Pengcheng County Duke left Beijing at the beginning of February, right?" ”

Li Xuan is the king of the clan, and the emperor's eldest grandson is full moon, he didn't even participate in the matter of leaving, even Liu Xianli was there, but he wanted to leave.

"The queen of heaven said it, it's a pity." Yuan Wanqing said lightly.

Ming Chongyan's eyes changed slightly, he knew that the words of the queen of heaven meant that the queen of heaven had completely let go of her attention to the king of Nanchang.

The fact that the king of Nanchang did not participate in the full moon banquet of the emperor's eldest grandson meant that his relationship with the crown prince was estranged.

This is something that the Queen of Heaven is willing to see, and His Majesty is equally willing to see.

Li Xuan was always able to do what satisfied the emperor and queen.

"Awesome, this king of Nanchang." Ming Chongyan had to admit that there were some problems with his previous judgment of Li Xuan.

"Therefore, the queen of heaven can let Zhang Xun report on time, and the rest does not need to be too in-depth." Yuan Wanqing looked at Ming Chongyan deeply and said: "The Queen of Heaven said, the affairs of the border state, everything is prioritized by war, and everything else can be put aside first." ”

"The queen is wise." Ming Chongyan nodded deeply.

"How is King Xiang doing?" Yuan Wanqing immediately changed the subject.

Ming Chongyan smiled slightly and said, "King Xiang is paying attention to this year's imperial examination, and it seems that there are some talents. ”

The imperial examination is something that every force is paying attention to.

Gather one or two people every year, and over the years, even if only one can be used in the end, it is definitely worth it.

Yuan Wanqing has been concerned about other affairs recently, and at this time he also became interested and asked, "Is there anyone?" ”

Ming Chongyan nodded and spoke: "Suizhou ......"

"The queen of heaven has an order, and the real person will be seen in the world." A chamberlain quietly appeared at the door of the duty room.

Yuan Wanqing was slightly stunned, and he realized that it was not for nothing that Ming Chongyan appeared here today.

Ming Chongyan nodded, and then left the academy with the chamberlain.

Looking at the figure of Ming Chongyan leaving, Yuan Wanqing's eyes narrowed slightly.

This guy, although he has overtly handed over the duties of a secret guard, but secretly, he still quietly controls a group of people.

……

In the Zichen Palace, Empress Wu put down the red pen in her hand, sighed lightly, and asked, "Although Li Jingye is how?" ”

"After returning to the heavens, the British Duke is still safe, and he has arrived in Jiangxia all the way through the starry night." Ming Chongyan solemnly bowed his hand.

"Peaceful?" The corners of Empress Wu's mouth curled slightly, and then she said coldly: "Keep an eye on it, there is news that he is still in contact with some people in Chang'an." ”

Ming Chongyan was stunned and said, "Oh! ”

Empress Wu immediately changed his mouth and said, "Is there any news from Tubo?" ”

"Yes." Ming Chongyan took a deep breath and said: "The Tubo rebel army has been pacified, and only Zhangxiong is left with some beacons, but the Qinling has already begun to return to Luo, and after dealing with some things in Luo, he will return to the front line." ”

Empress Wu sighed lightly and said, "It seems that we have only gained an advantage in one winter in the end. ”

Ming Chongyan bowed his head deeply, Tubo was too far away, even if they had some means, they would not be able to escape the whip in the end.

Empress Wu sat up straight, looked at Ming Chongyan, and asked: "Send a message to Tubo, let them lurk, winter passes, spring comes, now is not the time for them to move, and when it comes to autumn, the front-line war is urgent, it is a good time for them to show their skills." ”

When the front line was in full swing, the national capital was in chaos, and the Qinling had to be withdrawn, and the pressure on the army would be much smaller.

In this way, Dafeichuan will fight again, and the chances of Datang winning will be greatly increased.

"The minister commands." Ming Chongyan seriously bowed his hand.

Empress Wu nodded slightly, and continued: "Gao Bao degraded Qiongzhou, did not adapt to the climate, was not suitable for water and soil, fell ill after a month, and died of illness at the end of autumn. ”

"Whoa!" Ming Chongyan bowed his head with a solemn expression, this was the martial queen he knew.

"There is also the matter of the king of Nanchang." Empress Wu sighed easily and said: "The king of Nanchang asked the prince to praise the doctor on the grounds that he held many positions, but the palace did not." ”

"Ahh Ming Chongyan couldn't help but look up in surprise.

He was not only surprised by Li Xuan's decisiveness, but also surprised by Empress Wu's veto.

"The king of Nanchang is a proper person, he knows right from wrong, he advances and retreats in the future, and on the prince's side, the palace still expects him to mention more." Empress Wu glanced at Ming Chongyan.

Ming Chongyan immediately bowed down and said, "Yes!" ”

"What's going on with the Quan family?" Empress Wu suddenly changed his mouth.

Ming Chongyan immediately said: "It has been verified that Chen Cangwei Quan Chubi has rebellious words, and Qizhou has a record of joining the army. ”

Ming Chongyan took out a book from his sleeve and handed it over.

Empress Wu opened it and glanced at it, and her face instantly turned cold: "Spread the decree, remove Quan Chubi from all official positions, distribute Zhenzhou, and be pardoned or not." ”

"Whoa!" Ming Chongyan's expression was awe-inspiring.

"Also, Tuyuhun returned to the country on the eighth day of the third month, and you went to the palace on your behalf." Empress Wu suddenly spoke.

Ming Chongyan arched his hand and said, "Yes!" ”

"And Shiro." When Empress Wu said this, her breathing stagnated slightly.

Ming Chongyan asked in surprise: "Queen of Heaven, His Royal Highness King Xiang has just gotten married, do you want to be in front of the army?" ”

"He is still the marshal of the Shasu Road march, so he naturally wants to serve in front of the army." Empress Wu raised her eyes and glanced at Ming Chongyan deeply, and said: "There is also San Lang, San Lang's Marshal of the Taochang Road March, who is also in power, 100,000 soldiers in front of the army are fighting, how can the two of them cower and hide in Chang'an." ”

"What the queen of heaven said is reasonable." Ming Chongyan immediately understood that the king of England and the king of Xiang went to the front line, and it was more to balance the generals on the front line.

At the same time, if there is a big victory on the front, the king of England will also have to take credit.

"But after all, San Lang has not been married long ago, and after the imperial examination, it is not too late to set off." Speaking of this, Empress Wu paused slightly, and then continued: "In addition, let him go to Taozhou to worship his ancestors, and by the way, he will also listen to Lu Qing's teachings in Taozhou...... After Saburo came back from Taozhou, he changed a lot, and the palace was quite pleased. ”

"What the Queen of Heaven said is very true." Ming Chongyan nodded gently and said: "The King of England is quite His Majesty's style, the king is noble, and he has the virtue of the first emperor, I am afraid that the prince is also insufficient." ”

"Hmm!" Empress Wu raised her head suddenly, staring at Ming Chongyan deadly.

Ming Chongyan was stunned for a moment, and then arched his hand and said, "It's the minister who lost his words." ”

"If you say this again, don't enter the palace again." Empress Wu's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Yes! Ministers must be cautious in their words and deeds! Ming Chongyan immediately bowed his head.

The moment he lowered his head, a trace of coldness flashed in Ming Chongyan's eyes.

Some things don't matter if you say them once, but if you say them 10,000 times, they can become a weapon for killing.

The King of England has the style of His Majesty, and the King of Prime Minister has the virtue of the first emperor, but the Prince has nothing.

So, why is he the crown prince?

The firstborn?

Scold!

……

Empress Wu didn't see the look in Ming Chongyan's eyes, and said calmly: "Many things, the thoughts of you people, Yu Shiro has limited teaching.

It is Lu Qing, who is extremely stable in his work and very good at governing the place.

Last year, Taozhou's tax grain increased by 30%, and this year there are even more, which is what the palace wants, and what the palace hopes Shiro to grow. ”

"Shame on you." Ming Chongyan nodded solemnly, he knew that with the words of the Empress Wu, no one could move Lu Yuanfang.

A Lu Yuanfang, a Di Renjie, and now another Yao Yi is going to be added, and the people in front of the King of Nanchang are getting stronger and stronger.

"After you left Fu Qi City, go to Hou Mo Chen's house, last year, Hou Mo Chen's family was affected by the Zhang family and was exempted from a history of assassination, go and ask, do they have anyone who wants to be a history of assassination in Hezhou?" Empress Wu said a fluttering sentence, and Ming Chongyan suddenly looked up in great shock.

Hezhou, where the marching hub of Taochang Road is located.

Chang'an's ordnance, grain and grass had to be transported from Taozhou to Hezhou, and then from Hezhou to Kuozhou and Changzhou.

Grasping Hezhou is equivalent to grasping the lifeblood of the front line of Changhe Road.

And compared with Kuozhou, Hezhou is even more unnoticeable.

Empress Wu's hand and Li Jingye's hand are quite similar.

The key is that compared with Li Jingye's first and second county orders, the Hezhou Assassin is a big member, and the appointment is all in the hands of the court.

Ming Chongyan bowed down and said, "The minister's order." ”

"Alright, you go down." Empress Wu waved her hand slightly, and Ming Chongyan cautiously withdrew from the Zichen Palace.

……

After seeing Ming Chongyan leave completely, Empress Wu spoke: "Send someone to keep an eye on him, don't let him do anything out of the ordinary." ”

"Whoa!" Yuan Wanqing quietly walked out from the side and gave up his hand solemnly.

"At the end of this year, when the war is over, he will take over all the rights in his hands." Empress Wu's voice was cold, and she turned her head to look at Yuan Wanqing and said, "You have to learn a lesson, don't do what you shouldn't do." ”

"Yes!" Yuan Wanqing was a heavy arch.

He knew that the reason why Ming Chongyan completely fell out of favor here after Wu Hou was because he rashly attacked Zhongshu Order.

The backlash is too great.

Although it was Gao Baobao who carried the black pot in the end, the prime ministers of the DPRK and China were dissatisfied with the secret guards.

Even within them, Pei Yan and Wu Chenghei also complained.

Later, the families took advantage of this to clear many of the secret guards in the house.

Ming Chongyan's approach this time outweighed the losses.

The most important thing is that Empress Wu can see the problem of Ming Chongyan.

This person is too aggressive and can easily be targeted by others.

Especially in this matter, although Gao Bao carried the black cauldron, His Majesty also carefully checked the secret guards, and Empress Wu took advantage of the emperor's hand to clear Ming Chongyan.

In the future, Ming Chongyan will become Li Dan's exclusive teacher, and he will be involved less and less in other things.

Don't think that Ming Chongyan can't notice it, his previous sentence is actually suspected of provoking.

Your Majesty can hear this.

"And." Empress Wu raised her head and said softly: "I heard that King Cao and King Yue have prepared a generous gift for the full moon banquet of the emperor's eldest grandson, you go and take a look." ”

"Whoa!" Yuan Wanqing bowed heavily.

(End of chapter)